Chapter 101

“Where are you?” I inquired as I stepped into Guila’s room, but my eyes couldn’t locate her presence within its confines. The room appeared devoid of activity, and after my question, an air of silence enveloped the space.

Exhibiting patience, I allowed myself to absorb the surroundings. A moment of tranquility unfolded, only to be interrupted by a distant noise that reached my ears.

“Guila!” I called out, a sense of urgency in my voice, as I instinctively moved in the direction of the sound.

From the depths of the bathroom, Guila’s voice echoed back to me, breaking the stillness. “I’m in the shower,” she shouted, her words reaching me like an echo through the tiled walls. It was in that instance of realization that I connected the dots: the auditory sensation I had picked up was indeed the rhythmic symphony of water cascading onto the bathroom floor.

"Okay," I responded softly, my words carrying a mixture of resignation and acceptance. With that, I retraced my steps and navigated my w